Domain Road Paradise Pinot Noir 2014, Central Otago, NZD $78

Pure, ethereal pinot noir with violet, cherry, mineral, wet stone, liquorice, spice and anise flavours supported by subtle oak. A very appealing wine in a supremely elegant rather than blockbuster style that still shows surprising power. (Screwcap)

Score: 95 ★★★★★ – view Bob’s original tasting

Alcohol: 13.5%

Ageing: now to 2022

Food: Beef tartare, whipped parfait, burnt mushrooms

Stockists: Domain Road Vineyard; Glengarry Wines, Auckland (NZ); Fisher Fine Wines – NSW (AU distributor)

Ranked #35 of 139 2014 Pinot Noir from Central Otago

Price Benchmark: NZD $53.14 Avg 95pt 2014 Pinot Noir tasted from New Zealand